The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) offers learning community for lifelong learners age 50 and up who are eager to explore traditional and new areas of knowledge without tests or grades.

Classes offered include art, film, health, history, literature, music, and science. No previous educational background is necessary, just a desire and interest to learn or experience something new. Although these classes are designed for adults age 50 and over, there is no age limit for enrollment. Any adult student is welcome.

Classes offered at Grass Valley, Tahoe-Truckee, Rocklin, and Roseville Sierra College campuses.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.campusce.net/sierraolli/category/category.aspx

The Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Foundation raises money and provides volunteers to support the many activities of Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital. The Foundation offers outreach programs, community education, and support for acquiring and updating hospital equipment and facilities.

Foundation programs include

• Alzheimer's Outreach Program (AOP) - The program helps support anyone with a memory impairment (Alzheimer's disease or any other dementia), and/ or their caregiver/s. https://supportsierranevada.org/aop
• Falls Prevention Coalition - Offers information about how to assess home and other environments for things that might be risks for causing falls, such as area rugs on slippery floors and power cords across walking areas. https://supportsierranevada.org/fallspreventioncoalition
• Cancer Support Groups - https://supportsierranevada.org/cancersupportgroups
• Social Outreach Program - Supports and promotes the mental health of isolated seniors and adults with d…

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The Connecting Point Volunteer Hub is an online database for connecting Nevada County residents to volunteer opportunities in local nonprofits and public agencies.


Web pages

• Home - https://volunteerhub.connectingpoint.org/

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Gold Country Senior Services (GCSS) offers activities and classes that may include Needlework Circle, Bridge, Bingo, Nutritional and Educational Workshops, Line Dance, Tai Chi, and Gentle Yoga. See current listings here.

Gold Country Senior Services also operates a Senior Center in Grass Valley. It's located at 231 Colfax Ave in Grass Valley. Senior Center Members receive half-price access to all programs and get to help choose the programs GCSS offers each month.

To become a member, you can fill out an online application here or print an application form here.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.goldcountryservices.org/
• Current Listings - https://www.goldcountryservices.org/activities-classes/
• Senior Center - https://www.goldcountryservices.org/senior-center/
• Online Application - https://www.goldcountryservices.org/become-a-member/
• Print an Application - https://www.goldcountryservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/senior-center-member-application-paper.pdf

The Falls Prevention Coalition offers a senior chorus - no experience necessary and no audition required.

Web pages

• Home - https://supportsierranevada.org/foreveryoungseniorchorus

Placer County PROTECT protects our elderly citizens from physical, financial, and emotional abuse. We offer Aging Safely Presentations about local scams and frauds targeting our seniors.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/6957/placer-protect
  

The Widowed Persons Association (WPAC) of California, Sacramento Chapter provides a support Group for Widowed men and women of all ages, and promotes a wide range of social activities through which widowed persons have the opportunity to make new friends and find redirection in their lives.


Web pages

• Home - https://sacwidowed.org/

AAA4 Health & Wellness offers information such as seasonal safety and wellness tips, and workshops. Scroll way down the AAA4 Health & Wellness page to find free, informative workshops, including:

• Bingocize
• A Matter of Balance
• Live Strong and Safe
• Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP)
• CalFresh Healthy Living workshops

GetSetUp classes are for older adults, taught by older adults who are retired educators or experienced presenters. The classes are free. Topics may include:

• Tai Chi
• Strength Training
• Science of Wellbeing: Sleeping Well
• Make the Most of Your Time
• Seasonal food and wellness classes

Classes available in Spanish and Mandarin

Web pages

• AAA4 Health & Wellness - https://agencyonaging4.org/wellness/

Agency on Aging \ Area 4 (AAA4) provides a variety of information of possible interest to older adults. Web page has info about and links to specific organizations.


Web pages

• Infor for Older Adults - https://agencyonaging4.org/info/